7 bedroom house

A fine 6/7 bedroom late Georgian residence with an autonomous 2 bedroom holiday let/annexe and walled gardens amounting to approximately half an acre. EPC exempt.

Hill House was built in 1794 as his Manor House by John Brine on a 14th Century site, the cellars being much older than the house.  It is listed as being of architectural Grade II importance and in many respects is the epitome of late Georgian village architecture.  The property has undergone a thorough programme of renovation works in recent years to include a replacement roof, second floor conversion and key upgrades to the services. 

The property has a symmetrical principle façade, double hung sash casement windows and a handsome pedimented door case.  Internally, there are a number of charming features including a very handsome staircase, window shutters, fireplace surrounds and ceiling cornices.  There is an attractive former servants hall and stable block that has been converted into a super two bedroom holiday cottage, making an excellent income return with years of goodwill. 

In brief the accommodation comprises of a cross passage entrance hall with flagstones, dining room, drawing room, study/office, kitchen, cellar and utility. The first floor comprises of four double bedrooms (three en suite) and a family bathroom. There is a second floor with a further two bedrooms and interconnecting study/nursery, offering wonderful far reaching views over the Blackmore Vale.

The home is quite simply magnificent. It is the perfect blend of character and style and has been lovingly maintained by the current owners as their own family home over the decades of ownership. Its attractive exterior is met with a welcoming light and spacious interior, providing a wonderful and flexible home, especially for families.

Annexe/Holiday Let
Although the annexe can be directly accessed from the house, it offers its own independent access.  The annexe has its own thermostatically controlled central heating and courtyard garden area. In brief, the property comprises  of a wonderful sitting room with flagstone floors, inglenook fireplace with woodburner inset, fitted kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms. For those wanting additional income through a holiday let/rental or simply an ancillary accommodation, one would be hard pushed to find somewhere better.

Services
All Mains Services Less Gas. Oil Central Heating.

Situation
Templecombe has a main line train station, a primary school, a church, a doctor's surgery, a community cafe and Co-op store to its centre. The historic Abbey town of Sherborne and the local regional centre of Yeovil lie to the west providing between them an excellent range of cultural, recreation and shopping facilities. Sporting, walking and riding opportunities abound within the area with many walks to be had from the village itself while the region is well known for both its public and privately funded schooling. Communication links are good with the main line station linking directly with London Waterloo while road links are along the A303 joined at Wincanton giving swift access to London and the Home Counties along the M3, M25 route.

Hill House is approached via a private driveway which has parking and turning space for a number of cars. The driveway leads to both the front and rear of the property. There is an attractive landscaped garden to the front of the property with the majority of the gardens to the rear.
The rear gardens are an absolute delight and amount to approximately half an acre with the property positioned to take full advantage of the stunning south facing views across the walled gardens. Within the grounds, there are various areas of lawn, an abundance of well stocked beds and borders and some fine specimen trees. Steps lead to an extensive paved terrace which immediately abuts the living spaces, an incredible view point over the garden and providing a wonderful outside entertaining area. The gardens also house a number of outbuildings, including greenhouse, workshop and shed.



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